Wednesday, 8 February ● 0830-1000 hours

Technical Session 9: Development Planning to Optimise Recovery

This session discussed various considerations to maximise recovery
and profitability during development planning. We will hear about
the use of trap style resource assessment to increase recovery; comparative
study of the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and
Support Vector Machines (SVM) models in the prediction of porosity
and permeability of oil and gas reservoirs with carbonate platforms.
The differences in windfall tax methodologies in different fiscal
regimes are also discussed.

Technical Session 10: Emerging Technologies

Novel technologies on oil and gas production and development will
be presented in this session, such as nanotechnology applications
from lab to field; novel designs to improve the reliability and performance
of the linear motor for reciprocating submersible pump; an ultrasonic
sand detection tool to locate the entry point of sand in the wellbore.
New techniques of hybrid DC power generation for offshore wellhead
platform, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and acid diversion for
matrix acidising may also be presented as alternatives.

Two presentations are in the field of waveform inversion. One shows
how to assemble simultaneous source and receiver data to reduce computation
time and memory usage. The other is on inversion of broadband multi-component
CSEM data with examples showing improvement in model resistivity
estimates and in veridical resolution. A paper on TTI-RTM presents
optimised finite difference schemes in a variable depth grid. There
are several case studies in application of PSDM to complex geologies.
3D Q-beam migration is used to image structures under overburden
gas accumulation. Velocity analysis methods for 3D3C data that images
PP and PS waves in PP reflection time and integrated de-tuning methods
to calibrate seismic characteristics to geological interfaces of
thin bed reservoirs are also presented.

Technical Session 13: Future of Exploration

This session presents assessments of hydrocarbon potential and case
studies of innovative exploration and targeting strategies across
the Asia Pacific region, including from Vietnam, Brunei, the Thailand,
and the South China Sea.

Technical Session 14: Innovative Completion Systems

This session brings several examples of innovative completion design
with an objective to improve well productivity. We will hear about
surface controllable down-hole zonal flow control completions in
multi-stacked reservoirs and open-hole completions with sand screens
and sliding sleeve to manage individual sand units in a giant multilayered
field. We will also hear about how the gas lift can be deepened in
order to produce more oil and how a new system helps in mitigating
compaction damage in real time for open-hole sand control applications.

Technical Session 15: Asset Integrity

This session includes discussions on integrity management system
best practices, inspection strategies and case histories which have
resulted in reduced environmental impact, minimisation of personnel
safety exposures, and improved risk management. We will hear
about risk based inspection of aboveground storage tanks and pipelines. In
addition, technology solutions as multiphase compression and capillary
tubing systems to allow operators to be able to continue to economically
produce wells will be presented. A failure analysis from a
well water shut off operation and selection of perforation techniques
will be shared. Finally, participants will hear about
integrity programs that help improve reliability both onshore and
offshore.

This session includes several experiences on advanced well test
interpretations and reservoir monitoring. A wide range of subject
are covered from a new method to graphically interpret the fluid
transfers between fractures, matrix, etc. during a pressure transient
to a methodology for characterising thinly laminated reservoirs.
Other subjects like a long term testing using multi-phase flow measurements
in HP/HT and sour environment, a pressure transient analysis method
for a mini drill stem test in thin reservoir, DST application with
downhole telemetry systems to monitor well damage, and permanent
monitoring/measuring of downhole inflow for an offshore field and
wet gas metering are also covered.

Technical Session 18: Basin Analysis and Petroleum Systems

This session includes a number of excellent papers which range in
content from basin scale structural and stratigraphic studies to
more focused petroleum systems analysis of oils and source rocks.
The study areas span a wide geography from Iran in the Mid-East to
Vietnam, Brunei and Indonesia in Asia. We will hear the inspiring
thoughts of excellent geoscientists on the Hendijan Oil Field in
Iran, the Maharaja-Lela campaign in Brunei, the South Makassar Basin
in Indonesia and much, much more!

Technical Session 19: Unconventional - Understanding
the Reservoir

This session includes different problems in unconventional gas reservoirs
and proposes solutions methodologies through seven interesting papers.
The main coverage is on CBM. The session will provide extensive coverage
of methodologies including crosswell seismic, micro-seismic monitoring,
mini-frac tests, permeability reduction, and multiscale formation
evaluation. The session will also provide two papers on crosswell
seismic cases in tight gas reservoirs and reserves estimations in
shale gas reservoirs through simulation.

Technical Session 20: LNG Prospects and Technologies

This session will be about the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development
business. The world economic crisis impacted seriously the prices
of the LNG. Two competing influence the near future of the LNG prices.
China energy demand will be important in the coming years which will
be an incremental market for LNG. In parallel, the development of
the Shell gas in USA and potentially China will affect worldwide
the LNG market. This presentation will help to understand the International
LNG prospects for the coming years by analysing the factors influencing
the LNG market.

Technical Session 21: Well Testing and Perforating

This Session demonstrates the critical importance that testing and
perforating operations play, in order to achieve an economic outcome.
Furthermore, how the proposed completion design can dramatically
affect the options and choices that are available; in order to do
so.

This session offers some valuable and practical insights into a
number of recent case histories, in this regard. These case histories
showcase the tailored application of approaches such as, dynamic
under-balance, as well as upper and lower completion design and their
potential impact on the overall system.

This session presents several excellent examples of basin and reservoir
scale geomechanics with particular emphasis on geo-pressure and dynamic
reservoir modeling. We will hear about the origin and distribution
of overpressure and its implication on pore pressure prediction as
well as how specific geophysical attributes can be used to improve
3D geo-pressure prediction. In dynamic modeling, an extension to
basin-scale geomechanics in dynamically evolving models through geological
time, an automated field-scale geomechanical reservoir modeling,
and an evaluation of depletion induced rock properties change on
reservoir management scheme are also presented.

This session presents us several typical practice and studies on
environmental remediation and social responsibilities by major oil
companies to create a sustainable development with nature and local
community. An outlook in Israel’s energy independence is very instructive.
The shift from entire energy dependence to energy independence changes
the socioeconomic profile. After major oil spills in Timor Sea and
GOM, the containment of oil slicks becomes more critical and can
be achieved by overlaying model projection to identify, assess and
minimise the environmental risk. There is another paper about developing
best environmental practices by identifying the relevance of a few
public or controlled documents and assess the gaps. Total shared
its preliminary experience to achieve end-point TPH criteria 1% within
less 8 months. Also we will be glad to see some guidelines about
integrity of storage tanks. At last, we will hear from PTTEP about
their efforts to help local farmer on rice project in northeast Thailand.

1400-1530

Technical Session 24: Reservoir Surveillance 1

This session discussed innovative ways of using new and old technology
for Reservoir Surveillance. We will hear about the use of optic
fiber Distributed Temperature Sensors (DTS) for zonal flow rate and
pressure estimation; use of temperature logs to detect cross flow
behind casing before perforations. The use of crosswell electromagnetic
method to determine interwell resistivity and subsurface saturation
distribution is also presented.

Technical Session 25: Application of Seismic Technology in Reservoir

This session includes several examples of the applications
of 4D seismic and related technologies into reservoir simulation, reservoir
management, and field development optimisation. Authors will present
a couple of integrated workflows and case histories.

Technical Session 26: Basin Evolution and Analysis

This session is dedicated to basin evolution and analysis and promises
some very interesting papers from several organisations, covering
important basins in Southeast Asia including new opportunities, basin
evolution, carbonate platform development characterisation of the
fracture system and integration of various disciplines to identify
new basins. This session is not to be missed especially for those
who are involved in exploration as well as researchers.

Technical Session 28: Future Gas Commercialisation Technologies

This session examines two technologies for commercialising natural
gas: Fisher Tropsch conversion gas to liquids (GTL) and production
of natural gas hydrates (NGH). The first paper examines the scalability
of GTL plants to determine the profitability of small scale plants.
The second paper reports on a new syngas production process and discusses
the applicability of this process, Advance Auto-Thermal Gasification,
for Floating GTL. The last paper proposes a new approach to treating
contaminated water produced in a GTL plant which also reduces the
emission of CO2. The third session reports on a demonstration project
to produce NGH from natural gas, transport the NGH, and utilise it
for industrial and residential applications.

Technical Session 29: Drilling Fluids and Cementing

This session offers a great mix of drilling fluid and cementing
technology using laboratory experiments and field case histories.
Drilling fluids case histories cover subjects like gasified fluids
in Pakistan, Equivalent Circulating Density management with a continuous
system in the South China Sea, and improved drilling performance.
Laboratory studies of barite sag, the use of nano particles for fluid
loss, and Eco-Friendly and low toxic oil based mud systems are also
covered. On the cementing front, there is self healing cement for
avoiding sustained casing pressure in gas wells, and cement integrity
evaluation in a complex field in Xinjiang China.

This session addresses the wellbore integrity issues with several
excellent examples of theoretical developments and case studies on
sand production prediction and wellbore stability analysis. We will
hear about novel approaches in predicting wellbore and perforation
tunnel stability and sand mass, as well as innovative techniques
in constraining borehole breakouts and in-situ stresses. Several
case studies illustrating how judicious and systematic geomechanical
evaluations can lead to optimized drilling operations and sand management
strategy are also presented.

This session includes several examples of how new tools are being
utilised for employee development and advanced training. We will
hear about the use of interactive tools and the design of information
systems to assist in the development and competency of new engineers
and technical staff. Also we will review how the correct mix of
electronic delivery of training and instructor led training can benefit
many organisations. Also presented is the importance of an industry
dedicated education program along with case studies and how this
type of program can be utilised in other regions of the world. Diversity
in the workplace is also discussed.

1600-1730

Technical Session 32: Reservoir Surveillance 2

This session showcases the latest techniques in reservoir surveillance
encompassing well testing, formation testing and field level flow
detection. The authors will be presenting the latest technology used
in down-hole monitoring as well as reservoir monitoring, and attempts
at working towards an analytical solution to the problem of flow
in heterogeneous porous media. Case studies will exemplify the applicability
of formation testing in tough environments, and cross-well seismic
and electromagnetic measurements. A process driven solution to boost
horizontal well production is also presented.

Technical Session 33: Thermal/Heavy Oil Recovery

This
session includes seven excellent approaches of heavy-oil recovery
related papers. We will have examples of field scale applications
from the evaluation of past experiences to suggested technologies
to be applied in fields. The session will also provide laboratory
scale analysis of new approaches on thermal (steam), microbial and
solvent (CO2 and hydrocarbon) injection, and electromagnetic heating
applications.

Technical Session 34: Regional Case Histories in Geophysics

This session includes several applications of seismic surveys in
different geographical contexts, different acquisition geometries
and various geological thematics. This session is aimed to
demonstrate the great capacity of Seismic to provide a sharp image
of the subsoil enabling reservoir characterisation, and possible
dynamic monitoring during production. The session will also emphasise
the paramount role of the processing and reprocessing stage to ensure
the best quality.

Technical Session 35: Unconventional: Case Studies

This second session on unconventional oil and gas will deal with
topical case studies of unconventional plays from North America,
China, Thailand and Australia. The principal focus is on exploration,
appraisal and development of shale oil and gas deposits, but other
unconventional reservoirs such as tight gas sands and coal seam gas
are also featured.

Technical Session 36: Putting Geology Back into Geologic Modeling

Reservoir rock typing has been effectively used to integrate information,
including primary depositional lithology, diagenesis, pore geometry
and a range of porosity, permeability and saturation data. This
session explores different approaches to reservoir rock typing and
petrophysical characteristics in relation to fluid flow. These approaches
are emphasised through different models combining both geological
and engineering characteristics of different reservoirs.

Technical Session 37: Stimulation and Sand Control

This is a far-reaching session which covers diverse topics such
as multistage fracturing in tight reservoirs to open hole gravel
packing. The first of the three papers covers open hole sand face
completions in Malaysia. This is followed by a presentation on multistage
hydraulic fracturing. The session winds down with a second paper
on advancements in open hole completions.

Technical Session 38: Well Intervention Challenges

This session includes several examples of innovative intervention
techniques to implement simulations and understand the performance
of the techniques to enhance productivity. We will hear about case
studies of innovative water shut-off solution utilising real time
measurement and analysis, and hydraulic fracturing executions
and coiled tubing catenary operations that overcame challenges of
mature field operations. Also presented will be methods to analysis
chemical treatment performance and impairment.

Technical Session 39: Improving HSE Through Process Improvement

Session Co-Chairperson: Andrew Shaw, Baker Hughes

This session includes several innovative examples of process safety
programs with the objective of improving both performance and safety.
We will also hear about the integration of training and competence
standards, sustainable reporting to drive performance and serious
event research.